CVE-2002-0090 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 1 Sep 2004 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Solaris lbxproxy component.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2002-0090?

CVE-2002-0090 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sun Solaris, published on 1 Sep 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in Low BandWidth X proxy (lbxproxy) in Solaris 8 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long display command line option.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0090?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sun Solaris.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0090?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0090 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2002-0090 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0090 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-637v-697c-w4cg.